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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP 250 G10, being significantly less expensive, is a budget-friendly option with basic computing power, suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and office work. It comes with an Intel N200 processor, integrated Intel UHD Graphics, a smaller hard drive, and less RAM than the MSI GF63 Thin. The display is lower-resolution and uses TN panel technology, which is less vivid compared to IPS panels. On the plus side, it's lighter in weight for better portability. The MSI GF63 Thin, while more expensive, offers more power for gaming or resource-intensive applications, packing an Intel i5 processor and a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics card, along with a larger hard drive and a Full HD IPS display which makes for better viewing angles and color reproduction. It has a bigger battery than the HP model, but is also heavier, which may impact its portability. Your choice should align with your need for either portability and savings with the HP 250 G10 or better performance and display quality with the MSI GF63 Thin. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.3
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The HP 250 G10 has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for software development, and content creation, while the MSI GF63 Thin has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP 250 G10's display may not provide the clarity and vibrancy needed for general tasks, as a good panel type, resolution, and brightness are crucial, and this model falls short in these areas. For engineering and design, accurate colors are essential to see fine details and the HP's limited color gamut means it won't reproduce colors as well as other laptops might. In the realm of gaming and 3D, while the MSI GF63 Thin also doesn't offer the best screen quality, its better overall resolution and panel type, compared to the HP, can still provide a more enjoyable visual experience, although it may lack the high refresh rate desired for smooth motion rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.2 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
6.0
6.5
The MSI GF63 Thin and HP 250 G10 both have only fair build quality, though the MSI GF63 Thin has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$349
$599
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.3
6.0
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP 250 G10 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for general use.
The HP 250 G10 is equipped with a weaker CPU and basic integrated graphics, making it sufficient for day-to-day tasks but not for intensive applications, and it has lower screen resolution which is fine for general use but less ideal for those who desire sharpness and clarity. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin, while more capable in processing and graphics due to a better CPU and dedicated GPU, is less convenient in terms of portability due to its heavier weight and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for users who require mobility and all-day usage without charging.
Gaming and AI
5.7
6.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GF63 Thin to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10's integrated Intel UHD Graphics are less capable of handling gaming and 3D tasks compared to the MSI GF63 Thin, which is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU that offers significantly better performance for these demanding applications. Additionally, while both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the MSI has a higher resolution and IPS screen for better screen quality, contributing to a more enjoyable gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.8
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GF63 Thin to be only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.2
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 250 G10 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.4
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP 250 G10 and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 250 G10 and MSI GF63 Thin both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 250 G10 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$349 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.29" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel N200 | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Nikolay Palaozov | December 2023
"The HP 250 G10 is a decent budget device that surprises us with its high CPU frequencies under load. Still, our configuration has a Core i5-1335U which doesn’t require significant cooling, if choose a 28W P-series processor, maybe the situation with the clocks could be different. If you want to play some casual game after work, a memory in dual-channel is a must because it increases greatly the iGPU performance."
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Florian Glaser | January 2020
"If you leave aside the meagre port selection (no card reader, no DisplayPort, no Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 Gen2), the fan control that could be improved (idle mode!) and the relatively dark and slow display, the MSI GF63 Thin 9SC does not have any major weaknesses. The 15-inch gamer is compact, has a low weight and offers a good price-to-performance ratio, which should please gamers that are looking for both a portable and an affordable gaming notebook. Input devices, battery life, case quality and performance are all appropriate for this purchase price."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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